Position: Sustainability Specialist
Location: Tampa, FL (HQ Area Office)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends
Position Overview
Coke Florida is seeking a Sustainability Specialist to support and advance strategic sustainability initiatives across business operations, customer partnerships, and community engagement. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Commercial, Marketing, and Public Affairs teams to reduce the company’s environmental footprint and drive measurable impact. Key focus areas include Recycling & Waste Reduction, Water Stewardship, Resiliency, and Carbon Reduction, while also aligning with The Coca-Cola Company’s global priorities in Packaging, Water, and Climate.
Key Responsibilities
· Support the development and execution of strategic sustainability initiatives across Recycling & Waste Reduction, Water Stewardship, Resiliency, and Carbon Reduction.
· Partner with Operations, Commercial, and Public Affairs teams to embed sustainability into business practices, customer partnerships, and community programs.
· Manage key sustainability projects that deliver business value while evaluating cost, technical feasibility, and alignment with existing sustainability frameworks.
· Research and evaluate sustainable partners, vendors, and organizations to integrate innovative and effective sustainability solutions across the business and communities served.
· Monitor, track, and analyze sustainability performance indicators, including water and energy usage, waste generation, and recycling metrics, identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
· Support the development and implementation of tools, platforms, and materials used to communicate Coke Florida’s sustainability efforts and impact to internal and external stakeholders.
· Collaborate with internal teams to document sustainability initiatives and contribute to annual sustainability reporting and impact storytelling.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in sustainability, business, environmental science or a technical field, with 2–4 years of professional experience in sustainability or a related area.
· Strong administrative, organizational, and computer skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
· Excellent public speaking and presentation skills.
· Solid understanding of sustainability principles, including circularity, packaging, water stewardship, and energy management.
· Demonstrated experience in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
· Previous budget management experience.
· Project management experience strongly preferred.
· Ability to travel within the state of Florida up to 30%.
